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American Blueberry Pie Recipe

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The blueberry pie or blueberry cake is a simple, tasteful, great looking classic American pie that is almost as famous as the apple pie. The secret lies in a buttery and crispy crust and a sweet filling. With the heat, the blueberries, which are considered a super fruit, break and with sugar and flour make up almost a jam. The blueberry pie is a dessert typical of American cuisine but now is spread around the world with a crispy pastry shell, encloses a soft filling of fruit. The blueberry pie can be served fresh from the oven when it is still hot or cold. It is very tasty in both versions. If you love this type of cake, you should also try the apple pie. To cover the filling you can choose to get strips of dough or alternatively, you can completely cover the cake with a thin layer. Prick the top lightly with the tines of a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking. In the recipe that we propose the filling is made with blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. If you prefer you can r...

24 Hours in Zurich - The Most German City in Switzerland

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After my first incursion into the Scandinavian countries, I got more desire for cold and snow. I found a wonderful offer to Switzerland and the best thing was that I would travel around Christmas. I had been dodging it for a long time and there I was alone, lost in the heart of Europe and even without stepping on it. My 6-day trip integrated by train through Switzerland was through Zurich, Lucerne, Basel and Colmar, Bern, Freiburg and Gruyeres and Lausanne and Geneva. My winter adventure decidedly began in Zurich where I arrived with the flight after a stopover in Amsterdam. From there my itinerary started on trains, which at first I thought I would do by car. The infallible Swiss train network is sensational. Needless to say that they work perfectly. Driving in the middle of winter with snow, ice, and fog? Without much hesitation, I got on the sensational train system! I arrived at the Zurich airport from where I easily took the train (Flughafen Station) that left me 12 minutes ...

New Year Eve in Tel Aviv between Shabbat and Hanukkah

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We wanted to take a little break in December and have chosen a destination that promises warmer temperatures even in winter. Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is located directly on the Mediterranean coast. Our expectations were really exceeded not only in terms of the weather. We had read and heard a lot in advance about the city that never sleeps, but Tel Aviv definitely offers more than just party and highlife. Each quarter has something special for itself in individually furnished cafe and restaurants. It is easy to get into conversation with people. They are very helpful and speak almost all English. And of course, the best the white city has to offer is Tayelet, the long beach promenade. We had a direct flight, which we had booked together with our hotel. Meanwhile, even cheaper airlines fly for a third of the price to Ben Gurion International Airport. The pre-entry checks are intense and take time. After coming out of the airport, we drove this time with a very o...

Travel in Trans-Siberian Russia and the Golden Ring

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Russia is the largest country in the world, that has more than ninth of the planet's mainland. Despite being such a huge country, most tourists only go to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Outside of these cities there is a country with many mysteries and wonders and to really see this great country for which one would need weeks or months. Who has not dreamed of the legendary Trans-Siberian more than once? I am going to tell you about our experiences of the visit to Moscow and the gold ring we made. 5.30 in the morning. The alarm sounds. That day began our Russian adventure! And although it played early, it did not matter. In a few hours we would be in Russian lands. We took a quick shower, and we just keep the four things that were missing in the suitcase. It was so early that I didn't even want to eat breakfast. Also, I had already seen in the flight reservations that we had a snack and a meal included in the two trips we would make. Also, in anticipation I put some cookies in my b...

Travel to Taipei and Taiwan - A Country Far Different from China

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As I announced, last week I traveled to Taiwan. I had to choose between Taiwan, Japan or go to a Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan in Thailand. I think I chose the right destination for the last trip. The nightlife in the capital of Taiwan is simply fabulous, with a lot of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and dream places to enjoy a phenomenal experience. Day 1 - Arrival in Taiwan We left at 6.15 in the morning from terminal 2 of Kota Kinabalu airport in Malaysia. We arrive punctual and tired at 9.15 am at the Taoyuan International Airport located about 35 km west of Taipei. We quickly located the terminal and found the tourist office where we could get maps and information of the island and its main points of interest. It is essential considering that we had nothing prepared. We changed some Malaysian ringgits that were left over. We saw that the best way to go to the center was with the bus, which left every 20 minutes during the whole day. It takes almost an hour to reach the main train ...